Question

What was an economic result of soldiers being drafted to fight in World War I?

A. Demand for workers dropped.
B. Unemployment in home countries dropped.
C. Supply of workers increased.
D. Unemployment in home countries increased

Answer 1

The answer is B. With the drop in population because of the draft many job openings were created also creating a decrease in unemployment.

Answer 2

Page 568 of book -----By constantly tapping into the available male population, the war created an increasing demand for workers at home. Unemployment—a persistent feature of all prewar economies—vanished virtually overnight.

Answer: B. Unemployment in home countries dropped.